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Solifenacin

Brand names: Vesicare

Solifenacin calms an overactive bladder to reduce urgency, frequent peeing, and leaks.

Brand namesVesicare
Type of medicineBladder antispasmodic (anticholinergic)
Prescription?Prescription
ImportantThis page is general information, not a prescription. Don't start, stop, or change a medicine without talking to your provider or pharmacist.

Overview

Like other anticholinergics, it can cause dry mouth and constipation.

What it's used for

  • Overactive bladder

How to take it

  • Take it once a day with water, swallowed whole, with or without food.

Your dose depends on your health and other medicines. Always follow your prescription label, and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.

Side effects

Common side effects

  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Blurry vision
Call 911Swelling of the face, lips, or throat, hives, or trouble breathing
Call your provider todayCan't pee
Call your provider todayConfusion or seeing things
Call your provider todayOverheating in hot weather

Warnings

  • Older adults may get confused; long-term use of this kind of medicine may be linked to memory problems.
  • Not for untreated narrow-angle glaucoma.

Other medicines, foods, and alcohol

  • Ketoconazole raises its level.
  • Other anticholinergic medicines add to side effects.

Tell your provider and pharmacist about every medicine, vitamin, and supplement you take.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Talk with your provider.

Missed doses, overdose, and storage

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. Then skip the missed dose. Don't take two doses at once.

If someone takes too much

Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or get help online at poison.org. Call 911 if the person collapses, has a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be woken.

Storing it

Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture (not in the bathroom), and out of reach of children and pets.

Conditions it's used for

Sources

Last updated 2026-11-13.